For almost 40 years, Joe Biden served as a U.S. senator from Delaware. From his early days as a young lawyer to his current position as a U.S. vice president, h

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She may have started out hosting a simple cooking show, but today Rachael Ray is one of the most recognizable faces in the media. She hosts a popular talk show

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The Best American Political Writing 2008 draws from a variety of publications and political viewpoints to present the year's most insightful, entertaining, and